16 July 2009Newsletter SubscriptionEmail this PageVolume 26 - Issue No: 16
 
 
 
Headlines
Anil Ambani, Spielberg to build $825 mn war chest
Initial investment outlay is $825 mn; $325 mn will be in form of equity, while Walt Disney is to pump in $150 mn.
 
Slowdown hurts TV18, Q1 net loss at Rs 242.5 million

TV18 slumps into Q1 net loss compared to a profit of Rs 126.6 mn a year ago; revenue down 24.5% to Rs 568.6 mn.

 
Private FM broadcasters drag down AIR's revenues

AIR's revenue dips 10.6% to Rs 2.09 bn for FY'09; this is state-run operator's 2nd consecutive full-fiscal revenue fall.

 
IBN18 adds Viacom18, posts Q1 net profit of 59 mn
 
Star Plus rides on IIFA to become No. 1
 
CNBC TV18 maintains leadership in Budget-day reporting
 
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 event logo unveiled
 
Bashundhara to distribute Discovery channels in Bangladesh
 
BBC Worldwide FY'09 revenue crosses £1 bn
 
New York Times exits radio biz
 
Russell Brand to host MTV Music Video Awards
 
Disney eyes teen star Bridgit Mendler
Keegan Michael Key in 'Gary'
 
Starhub CEO Terry Clontz to retire in January
 
HITS policy at final stage: Soni
 
Violation of privacy focus of amendment to IT Act
 
AsiaSat 5 readies for launch
 
Asian countries lead in broadband penetration: Study
 
Comcast to add 51 HD channels from 11 August
 
Brightcove unveils localised video platform in Japan
 
Paul Schrader to direct Anubhav Sinha film on Mumbai slums
 
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Guzarish' on the floors from 20 July
 
Turner ups local content; to launch new show
Official Jetix Magazine to be relaunched as 'Nitro'
 
Shobha joins a call centre in Ladies Special
Hemant Brijwasi evicted from L’il Champs
SAB Pe 10; Bhootwala Serial set to end
 
 
News Releases

“The ZoOm Review Show” reviews the latest movies
IDEA records over 8 million subscribers in Maharashtra & Goa
Radio City 91.1 FM sings to monsoon tunes with garma garam Kanda Bhajji Party

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (28/06/2009 to 04/07/2009)

Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (28/06/2009 to 04/07/2009)
Star Plus
Colors
Zee TV
NDTV Imagine
Ten Sports
Sun TV
Sony Entertainment TV
Gemini TV
SAB
Zee Cinema
Zee Telugu
Maa Telugu
Zee Marathi
Star One
ETV Marathi
Udaya TV
MAX

 
 
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
    		• Reliance BIG, DreamWorks plan 5-6 films a year
    		• TRAI seeks penal powers to ensure quality of service
    		• IBN18 Broadcast Q1 net profit at Rs 5.90-cr
    		• TAG Media ties up with Future TV
    Source: Hindu Business Line
     
    		• Midnight hour strikes with $22m for 'Harry Potter'
    Source: Hindu
     
    		• Anil Ambani meets Spielberg; to provide Rs 4,000 cr for films
    		• Anil Ambani, Spielberg script a $825-mn Dream deal
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Anil Ambani group, Spielberg ink $825 mn production deal
    		• Reliance Digital plans own label
    		• Govt initiates talks with DoT for BSNL stake sale
    		• Mythology-based tales find favour with gamers
    Source: Business Standard
     
    		• Anil Ambani's $825m deal with Spielberg
    Source: Times of India
     
     
    		• Anil Ambani signs $815-million muti-movie deal with Spielberg
    		• Multiplexes await Potter magic
    		• Anil Ambani makes Hollywood debut
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		• Fragmentation hitting Indian television networks
    Source: myHimachal
     
    		• Now a Vada pav cake!
    Source: DNA
     
    		• Get real: Gear up for new reality TV shows
    Source: IBNLive.com
     
    		• Indian diplomats learn how to tackle the media
    Source: Smash Hits
     
    International News
    		• Debmar-Mercury, TBS Convert Film 'Are We There Yet' To TV Series
    Source: TV Week
     
    		• Canvas or Tiscali TV for Talk Talk?
    		• Spanish regulator to limit football TV rights
    Source: Advanced Television
     
    		• Tories unveil plans for 81 new local TV stations
    Source: Media Week
     
    		• Another Afghan TV channel set to launch bureau in Peshawar
    Source: Daily Times
     
    		• TAG ties up with Future TV news
    Source: domain-B
     
    		• Versus riding strong Tour de France TV ratings
    Source: Reuters
    		• Ex-Microsoft Exec Named FCC Managing Director
    Source: Information Week
     
    		• Comcast VOD service signs first major broadcast partner
    Source: CNET
     
    		• BBC chief rejects criticism over licence fee
    `Source: FT
     
    		• PBS Tops News and Doc Emmy Awards Nominees
    Source: Broad Casting Cable
     
    		• BBC Resists a Move to Give Part of Its License Fee to Other
    Source: Nytimes
     
    		• ESPN.com's new ombudsman Ohlmeyer knows networking
    Source: Usatoday
     
    		• Bharti-MTN Deal to Be Finalized in 10 Days, CNBC Says
    Source: Bloomberg
     
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